Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch

Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Lunch

Krakow, Poland
7 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

Visiting the Wawel Royal Castle we have the opportunity to feel and imagine what the backstage of the rulers' lives looked like. Discovering the secrets of the Castle will be an unforgettable lesson that will take you to the "golden times" of the Polish Kingdom. After the tour you will have a traditional Polish lunch (soup + main course). And after that you will be taken to Wieliczka. Wieliczka - a small town 10 km from Krakow, where one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years). The depth of the mine is 340 metres, the total length of corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometres. The tourist route is more than 3 km long and includes more than 20 halls, including the largest and unique St. Kinga's Church - the patroness of miners. The underground church is richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings and sculptures of saints carved out of salt. There is a special curative microclimate in the mine and at a depth of 135 m there is a sanatorium.

Itinerary

Wawel Royal Castle

Duration: 2 hours

Experience beautiful castle, royal chambers and enormous Wawel Cathedral, marvel collection of royal jewels and treasures.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Duration: 4 hours

Learn about the generations of miners who worked here at the mine and hear about the legends and facts that surround this incredible site. Listen to stories about Princess Kinga, and how she brought salt treasures to Polish lands, then admire the underground salt lakes at the mine and the beautifully illuminated halls that glisten and shine.

Important Information

This activity is operated by excursions.city

Included

  • A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition
  • A ticket to the Salt Mine
  • Professional Guide
  • Transfer Krakow - Wieliczka - Krakow

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • During important religious, state or jubilee events admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, or the bell tower may be suspended. In such circumstance, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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